Editor's Pick
Peggy's Cove Festival of the Arts Studio Tour
Working artists open their coastal studios across St. Margaret's Bay — a rare look inside where the work actually gets made.
Friday, 17 July
Editor's Pick
Traditional Celtic Duo 'The Corbies' at Schooner Family Day
Hubbards Community Wharf · Out of Town
Scottish fiddle and bouzouki on the waterfront grass — free, all ages, and the real thing.
Editor's Pick
Stories and Sparkle: Indigenous and Pride Crafting Circle
Every One Every Day Kjipuktuk / Halifax · Halifax
A craft circle where Indigenous and Pride stories come together — drop in, make something, meet your neighbours.
Opera on Trial
The Music Room · North End
A courtroom-style opera night where you're the jury — part debate, part performance, spanning Puccini to contemporary composers.
Dartmouth Dash Scavenger Hunt
Coffee Street · Dartmouth
Team-based city scavenger hunt through Dartmouth's hidden corners — genuinely fun for groups and curious kids alike.
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FC21CA 1v5 Basketball Tournament
George Dixon Centre · North End
One player versus five — this solo-format tournament is genuinely unlike any basketball you've seen, open to teens and adults of all skill levels.
Goodwill Trivia Mondays at Good Robot Brewing
Good Robot Brewing Company · North End
Brad Doiron hosts weekly pub trivia at Good Robot, with $1 from every drink going to a local nonprofit — cold beer, good cause.
Better Times Comedy at Good Robot
Good Robot Brewing Company · North End
Halifax's sharpest stand-up crew takes the Good Robot stage with a $5 tap and 15% off food to sweeten the deal.
FC21CA Halifax 2026 Basketball Tournament
George Dixon Centre · North End
Solo hoops — no teammates, just you vs. five defenders in this one-of-a-kind 1v5 format open to teens and adults of all skill levels.
Music Bingo
Clayton Park Bar & Grill · Bayers Lake/Fairview/Clayton Park
Three rounds of 80s music bingo at the local bar — no cover, dabbers included, and the hosts keep it lively.
Saturday, 18 July
Editor's Pick
Sackville Sunset Market
Acadia Park · Bedford/Lower Sackville/Tantallon
Local makers, multicultural performances, and a playground — all free as the sun goes down over Acadia Park.
Annual Ice Cream Social - Reston Town Center
Ben & Jerry's · Reston
Three ice cream shops, a free 80s concert at the Pavilion, and a warm summer night in Reston Town Center — a easy yes for families.
Just the Tip - Live with Serena Haines
The Duke's Public House · Halifax
A certified sexologist leads a candid adult ed talk at The Duke's, then the night turns into a dance party.
Rich Minds, Rich Lives Women's Event
Room 301 - Halifax Central Library · Halifax
A women's community gathering at the Central Library — expect real conversation and the kind of energy that follows you home.
Ms. H Terrarium Workshop
1226 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · Halifax
Build a glass garden to take home — Ms. H Studio walks you through every step.
Stop Applying to Jobs Like It's 2010 - Recruiter Advice
A tech recruiter with thousands of interviews under their belt shares what actually gets candidates hired in 2026.
Sunday, 19 July
Editor's Pick
Amazing Race Around The Waterfront Halifax
Halifax Waterfront · Halifax
Teams race checkpoints along the harbour in this charity Amazing Race — good legs workout, great cause.
Soccer World Cup Final Watch Party at Shipgarten
Shipgarten · McLean
The World Cup Final on a big screen at Shipgarten's open-air beer garden — stadium energy without the flight.
Save Your City From the Sleeping Curse - Fantasy RPG for Families
Sully and Porter Cafe · Halifax
A live fantasy RPG at a neighbourhood café — your kids lead the quest to break a sleeping curse on a fictional city.
FIFA World Cup Final 2026
Cineplex Cinemas Dartmouth Crossing · Dartmouth
Watch the World Cup Final on the big screen in Dartmouth — cold seat, massive crowd energy.
Profs & Pints Northern Virginia: Be a Man
Crooked Run Fermentation - Sterling · Sterling
A Naval Academy historian unpacks how America has defined masculinity — sharp pub-talk for a Sunday night with a cold one in hand.
Sweet & Sour Tea Dance featuring Star Doll & Mya Foxx
Stardust Bar + Kitchen · Halifax
A Sunday tea dance with drag performances from Star Doll and Mya Foxx — the kind of afternoon that turns into a full night out.
Halifax Crafters Spring Market
Light House Arts Centre · Halifax
Forty local makers fill the Lighthouse with handmade goods — good spot to shop small and skip the chain stores.
Beginner Pickleball Instruction
Dufief Elementary School · North Potomac
Learn pickleball from scratch at a local school court, with Selkirk paddles provided — just bring $5 and show up.
Whole Lotta Disturbance
bus stop theatre · halifax
Local acts take over Bus Stop Theatre for a night of live music — expect an unpredictable lineup.
Halifax Gals & Pals: July Romance Book Club
Sugar Marmalade (Halifax) 糖记甜品 · Halifax
Romance readers gather over bubble tea and book talk — a low-key Sunday morning with your kind of people.
Intermediate/Advanced Pickleball Players
Dufief Elementary School · North Potomac
Drop-in competitive play for intermediate and advanced pickleball players at Dufief Elementary.
Tuesday, 21 July
Atlantic Lottery Presents: Pride Bingo
Garrison Brewing Company and Cold Beer Store · Waterfront
Drag-hosted bingo at Garrison with live performances and prizes — all proceeds support health equity in Nova Scotia.
Wednesday, 22 July
Bevys & Babies at Nine Locks West Bedford
Nine Locks West Bedford · Bedford
New moms gather at Nine Locks for drinks and real conversation — low-key, no agenda, just good company.
Lululemon Summer Series at Tall Ships Quay
Tall Ships Quay · Halifax
Outdoor yoga on the waterfront, led by lululemon instructors — solid way to start a summer Wednesday.
Thursday, 23 July
Editor's Pick
Crystal Queer: Sober Drag & Burlesque Show
North Endurance · North End
Drag and burlesque meet a fully dry bar — Crystal Queer's third-year Pride show is glamorous, inclusive, and open to everyone regardless of their relationship with alcohol.
Sloan - Live at the Shore Club
Shore Club · Out of Town
Canadian rock legends Sloan bring their catalogue and a new album to the Shore Club — a proper summer night out.
Sapphic Sillies Comedy Showcase
Rumors · Downtown
HRM's sharpest queer women comedians take the Rumors stage — Coast Award winners, JFL alumni, and SiriusXM talent all in one night.
Pride Music Bingo at The Bonfire
The Bonfire · North End
Three rounds of Pride anthems and queer icons at The Bonfire — prizes each round, plus an MVP award for the most spirited player.
Cognitive Wellness and Mental Health Lunch and Learn
Bring your lunch and leave with practical tools — a low-key midday session on keeping your mind sharp.
Ocean Connector: Building Canada's Workforce for the Future
COVE · Dartmouth
Industry leaders gather at COVE to talk talent and ocean innovation — worth it if you're building a career in the blue economy.
Nova Scotia Internationally Educated Nurses Conference
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront · Halifax
A two-day professional conference supporting internationally educated nurses navigating the NS healthcare system.